June Men's Health Month: Rev. Delman Coates, PhD

June Men's Health Month: Rev. Delman Coates, PhD

🔥 BLACK MEN ARE TAUGHT HOW TO SURVIVE. BUT WHO TAUGHT US HOW TO HEAL? 🔥 If you're a Black man navigating faith, purpose, leadership, relationships, mental health, or simply trying to become the healthiest version of yourself, this conversation is for you. This week on Brother Breathe, we're honored to welcome Rev. Dr. Delman Coates, pastor, scholar, author, activist, and one of the most influential faith leaders in America, for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about healing, wholeness, purpose, and the unique challenges facing Black men today. A graduate of Morehouse College, Harvard Divinity School, and Columbia University, Dr. Coates has dedicated his life to faith, justice, education, and empowering communities. Since 2004, he has served as Senior Pastor of Mt. Ennon Baptist Church in Clinton, Maryland, growing the congregation to more than 9,000 members while leading transformative work in community development and social justice. Dr. Coates is the founder of the Black Church Center for Justice & Equality and has been recognized by the ACLU, Ebony Magazine's Power 100, and The Root's 100 Most Influential African Americans. His voice has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, NPR, Fox News, Essence, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and numerous other national platforms. But beyond the accolades, Dr. Coates shows up in this conversation as a brother committed to helping Black men thrive, not just survive. 💎 In this episode we discuss: ✔️ Why healing is a necessity, not a luxury ✔️ Faith and mental wellness ✔️ Purpose, leadership, and legacy ✔️ The pressures Black men carry ✔️ What true wholeness looks like This episode is packed with wisdom, truth, and practical insight that every Black man, and everyone who loves a Black man, needs to hear. 👇 Join the conversation below: What is one thing Black men need to heal from in order to become whole? 👍 LIKE this video 💬 COMMENT your thoughts 📲 SHARE with a brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, mentor, pastor, or friend 🔔 SUBSCRIBE and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode Brother Breathe exists to create space for Black men to breathe, heal, and become. #BrotherBreathe #MensHealthMonth #BlackMenHeal #BlackMentalHealth #DelmanCoates #FaithAndMentalHealth #BlackChurch #HealingJourney #BlackMenMatter #MentalHealthAwareness #Leadership #Purpose #Wholeness #BlackExcellence #CommunityHealing

June Men's Health Month: Dashawn Usher

June is Men's Health Month, and we're kicking it off with an important conversation about the power of community, connection, and belonging. This week on Brother Breathe, I'm joined by my friend, brother, and community builder, DaShawn Usher, Founder and Executive Director of MOBI. A Bronx native making an incredible impact in Atlanta, DaShawn has dedicated his life to creating spaces where Black men, especially Black queer men, can feel seen, valued, affirmed, and free to take up space through art, laughter, music, fellowship, and love. In a world that often encourages men to suffer in silence, this conversation reminds us that healing doesn't happen in isolation. Our emotional and mental well-being is deeply connected to the relationships we nurture and the communities that hold us. Join us as we explore what it means to build authentic connections, cultivate belonging, and create spaces where Black men can truly thrive. 🎙️ New episode drops Wednesday. 📺 Subscribe to Brother Breathe on YouTube. ❤️ Like, comment, and share with someone who may need this conversation. Because sometimes healing begins when we realize we don't have to carry it alone. Community is key! #BrotherBreathe #MensHealthMonth #BlackMensHealth #MentalHealthMatters #BlackMenHealing #CommunityCare #Belonging #MOBI #DaShawnUsher #HealingTogether #BlackJoy #EmotionalWellness

Her Voice, Her Advocacy: Taelor Mason

What happens when you combine breathwork, sound bowls, and intentional rest? This week on Brother Breathe, we sit down with Taelor Mason, founder of Oh Soul Well.ness, for an immersive conversation on sound healing and nervous system care. From the very beginning, we slow down, breathe together, and step into a space of calm. Taelor walks us through the power of sound baths and how simple practices can help reduce stress, restore balance, and bring you back home to yourself. This episode is more than a conversation, it’s a whole vibe. Press play, take a breath, and experience it for yourself. Like, subscribe, and share with someone who needs to exhale. #BrotherBreathe #Wellness #SoundBath #Healing #MindBody

Her Voice, Her Advocacy: Toni J. Hunt

We’re kicking off our Her Voice, Her Advocacy series for Women’s Herstory Month with an amazing conversation featuring lifestyle & self-love coach Toni Hunt. We talk about self-love, confidence, mental wellness, and the power of women using their voices. This is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 🎥 Watch the full episode and join the conversation. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share and tell your aunties, cousins, sisters, and friends about this series. Because healing happens when we grow together. #BrotherBreathe #HerVoiceHerAdvocacy #WomensHerstoryMonth

Brother Breathe: Celebrating Black Mental Health

This week on Brother Breathe, I’m honored to be joined by Dr. Jonathan Shepherd, a nationally respected psychiatrist, leader, and advocate whose work sits at the powerful intersection of mental health, compassion, and community care. Dr. Shepherd is known for his trauma-informed, culturally responsive approach to adult mental health, supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and PTSD. His leadership and service have impacted countless lives, and this conversation is a needed reminder of what healing-centered care can look like. He currently serves as Chief Clinical Officer for Washington, D.C.’s Department of Behavioral Health, where he oversees services for children, families, and adults. Before that, he spent 12 years as Chief Medical Director at Hope Health Systems in Baltimore. Dr. Shepherd trained at the University of Illinois at Chicago, completed his child psychiatry fellowship at Johns Hopkins, and has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, a Distinguished Fellow of AACAP, and was inducted into the American College of Psychiatrists (2024). He is also the founder of Where Ministry & Medicine Flourish, a national platform that blends clinical expertise with faith-based mental health education through workshops, tours, and live events. This is a conversation about healing, leadership, and what it means to care for people with both excellence and humanity. Drop your thoughts in the comments, we welcome your reflections and feedback. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who needs it. To learn more about Dr. Shepherd and follow his work, visit his website: drjonathanshepherd.com #BrotherBreathe #DrJonathanShepherd #MentalHealth #BlackMentalHealth #TraumaInformedCare #Psychiatry #BehavioralHealth #FaithAndMentalHealth #MinistryAndMedicine #Healing #MentalWellness #CulturallyResponsiveCare